National Love A Tree Day is celebrated annually on May 16th. Here are some ways to love trees on National Love A Tree Day.
1. Hug a tree
One way to show your love for trees is to hug a tree, or at least try to hug a tree if it's not too big in circumference!
2. Planning to plant trees
May is not the best time to plant a tree; planning to plant a tree is a better option. Trees should be planted in the fall after the leaves have fallen. When planning your tree planting, you need to evaluate suitable tree species based on soil, climate and available land area. Consider the growth potential and location of the tree over time.
3. Watering the tree
It sounds simple, but there is a specific way to water your tree. First of all, it's best to water your tree early in the morning or late in the evening during the summer. The soil around the tree may also need watering if there has not been much rain. If the soil dries out to a depth of two inches, watering is needed. Slow, deep watering is best.
4. Enjoy the shade
Despite the vagaries of the weather, May is sometimes pleasantly warm, in which case sitting in the shade and reading a book is considered by some to be the most luxurious of pleasures.
5. Identify some trees
There are some great mobile apps that can identify nearby trees by looking at the shape and color of the leaves.
